Henry Bernet shines on 18th birthday as he wins Australian Open 2025 Junior title, surpassing Roger Federer’s milestone

Tennis sensation Henry Bernet made bold headlines on January 25, 2025, after winning the Australian Open juniors boys singles title, attaining this historic milestone on his 18th birthday. The 18-year-old defeated Benjamin Willwerth with the scoreline of 6-3, 6-4, and becomes the first-ever Swiss prodigy to win the title at the first Grand Slam of the year, a milestone that even tennis legend Roger Federer did not accomplish during his junior career.

Henry Bernet, it was truly your day 🏆🫶#AO2025pic.twitter.com/kUbaZkwdTu

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 25, 2025

This stellar win is particularly crucial as it showcases the 18-year-old tennis star's potential as a rising star in Swiss tennis, drawing the inspiration from Federer and Stan Wawrinka. The star player's performance throughout the showpiece event was stellar. The 18-year-old's stunning shots with likes of one-handed backhand, forehand, slice shot, and passing shot that are reminiscent of Roger Federer's style.

THEY DON’T PLAY TENNIS LIKE THIS ANYMORE.

An amazing 30 Shot Rally puts Henry Bernet ahead as he is trying to join #RogerFederer as a Grand Slam Junior Champion.pic.twitter.com/KZAeD3UhiL

— GP JD (@JD_F1_) January 25, 2025

"These have been three perfect weeks. I was finding my best level match by match, and I plan to combine the junior circuit with the professional one in the coming months. I am proud to have my name associated with his. I am trying to pave my own way, I know there will always be comparisons, and they are not a problem for me but a motivation. I would love to be able to chat with Roger soon," said a Bernet who is no stranger to the inevitable comparisons with Federer. 

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Henry Bernet announced a sponsorship deal with Roger Federer's sportswear brand

Notably, Henry Bernet's journey of winning this title includes overcoming the opposition and showcasing resilience, especially in the third round of the game where he marked his comeback from match points down.

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It's worth mentioning to note that Bernet has recently announced a sponsorship deal with Roger Federer's sportswear brand. As this Swiss player continues to develop his stunning career, several fans and tennis players seem eager to see if he can follow in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessors.

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